Bong Go assists displaced workers in Catarman, Camiguin

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go provided assistance to disadvantaged workers in Catarman, Camiguin on Thursday, 9 November.

In a video message, Go recognized the importance of increased government efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos impacted by crises. His proposed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 420 aims to create the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP), under DOLE, offering short-term job opportunities to eligible individuals from disadvantaged rural households if enacted into law.

"Sa totoong lang 'wag kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami ang dapat na magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan n'yo kami ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo," said Go.

In coordination with former Bonbon Barangay captain Toping Rodriguez, Go's outreach team assisted 148 individuals and gave them shirts, vitamins, masks, snacks, and balls for basketball and volleyball. There were select recipients of a mobile phone, a watch, and shoes.

The beneficiaries also qualified for livelihood support from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers program.

Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, supported several infrastructure initiatives in the province to ensure its continued progress.

In Catarman, he supported the construction of a seawall and a multipurpose gymnasium, both in Purok 3; and the construction of a barangay hall and an evacuation center, and the installation of solar lights, all in Purok 4.

Meanwhile, he also supported the construction of a two-story multipurpose building and two-story isolation unit/evacuation center in Guinsiliban; the acquisition of an ambulance unit and a dump truck for the local government of Mahinog; and the construction of an evacuation center in Sagay.